Do Solar Panels Survive Colorado Hail? What Denver Homeowners Should Know Before Storm Season
Solar Insights · April 2026 Do Solar Panels Survive Colorado Hail? What Denver Homeowners Should Know Before Storm Season Colorado averages 94 significant hail events per year. Here is what the data actually shows about solar panel durability, and what to do before storm season arrives. Short answer Solar panels are engineered to take […]
Xcel Energy Rate Increase 2026: How Colorado Homeowners Can Take Control of Their Electric Bills
Should You Go Solar in Colorado in 2026 or Wait? | Apollo Energy Solar Insights · April 2026 Xcel Energy Rate Increase 2026: How Colorado Homeowners Can Take Control of Their Electric Bills Xcel is requesting a 10% rate hike for Colorado. Here is what it means for your household and how solar can protect […]
Whole Home Battery Backup in Colorado: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know in 2026
Xcel Energy has activated Public Safety Power Shutoffs twice in 2026, leaving thousands of Colorado homes without power. Whole home battery backup keeps your lights on, your food cold, and your family safe during planned and unplanned outages. Learn what it costs, which incentives are available, and how to get started.
Xcel Time of Use Rates in Colorado: How Solar and Battery Storage Beat Peak Pricing
If you pay an Xcel Energy bill in Colorado, your electricity no longer costs the same price all day long. Starting November 1, 2025, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission rolled out mandatory time of use (TOU) rates for all Xcel residential customers. That means the price you pay per kilowatt hour now depends on when […]
Why Now Is the Best Time for Solar in Colorado
Global conflict doesn’t just affect headlines, it directly impacts energy prices in the United States. From oil supply disruptions to natural gas volatility, wars and geopolitical instability often trigger sharp increases in fuel costs. For homeowners, that translates to one thing: higher electricity bills. If you’re considering solar panel installation in Colorado, now may be […]
How Colorado Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Gives A Financial Edge
Colorado is one of the fastest-growing EV markets in the country. Between aggressive state incentives, rising utility rates, and strong EV adoption along the Front Range, businesses that combine EV charging with solar are gaining a real financial edge. EV Charging Is a Customer Magnet in Colorado Colorado ranks among the top states for EV […]
Prepaid Solar PPA and Lease: Save 30% on Solar Without Waiting for Tax Credits
Prepaid Solar PPA and Lease: Save 30% on Solar Without Waiting for Tax Credits A Smarter Way to Go Solar At Apollo Energy we make solar simple and affordable through prepaid PPA and prepaid lease options designed for homeowners who want immediate savings and long-term control. With a prepaid power purchase agreement (PPA) or prepaid […]
What is Critter Guard & Why Does it Matter?
If you are installing a solar energy system on your home or property, critter guard is one of the most important pieces of hardware to consider besides the panels themselves. Solar installed with critter guard (you can barely tell it’s there!) Mounted solar energy panels are generally raised between 4-7″ above an angled roof, and […]
What is a Smart Meter? And How Xcel Energy’s Solar Reward Metering Works
If you are in the greater Denver area, then it is very likely that you may live or work within one of the 1.6 million homes and businesses where Xcel Energy is installing a “smart meter” before the end of 2023. On homes, apartments, and corporate high-rises alike, Xcel has been informing their electricity customers […]
Top Ten Quotes about Solar Power
Although we are a Denver based solar electricity company, solar energy is a worldwide movement with global implications. Here are ten great quotes about solar from politicians, activists and influencers around the world. 1. Thomas Edison “We are like tenant farmers chopping down the fence around our house for fuel when we should be using […]
